Vehicle recall R/2017/131

Audi Q5 recall: Curtain airbag cylinder may corrode leading to possible rear passenger injury

DVSA recall R/2017/131 names the Audi Q5. It was launched 15 May 2017. It covers vehicles built 28 May 2010 to 28 July 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/131
Launched: 15 May 2017
Issued by: AUDI
Manufacturer reference: 69P1
Vehicles: 14,157 across the lines below

What can go wrong

If the water drain in the area of the panoramic sunroof is not functioning properly water can seep into the vehicle’s headliner. If sufficient water accumulates the foam adjacent to the pressure cylinder of the curtain airbag can become wet and cause the pressure cylinder to corrode. The corrosion can weaken the cylinder causing sudden pressure release possibly with fragments.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for water seepage and the drainage is correct from the panoramic sunroof area. Check the pressure cylinders for corrosion treat with anti-corrosion wax or replace as necessary. Remove foam which is next to the pressure cylinder.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Audi Q5	28 May 2010 to 28 July 2016	14,157

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/115 Coolant pump may overheat 1 May 2017, Audi A5, Audi A4, Audi Q5 and others
R/2017/334 Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat 8 January 2018, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5
R/2018/043 Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended 12 February 2018, Audi Q5
R/2018/051 Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat 19 February 2018, Audi A5, Audi A4, Audi Q5
R/2018/161 Rear brake pistons coated incorrectly 18 June 2018, Audi Q5
R/2016/063 Side airbag gas generator canister may fail 5 April 2016, Audi Q5

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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